Binoculars – Great for faraway viewing

Binoculars are almost magical; with the help of this optical device it is possible for you to see what is happening even at a distance. With this instrument it is possible to obtain sharp well defined images of the objects far off, whether stationary or moving. The main advantage of this instrument over monocular like a telescope is the easy usage. The double lens makes it possible to have 3-d images due to which it is not necessary to close one eye.

There are a variety of binoculars available in the market. Each has a specific added feature which is useful to some specific task. The night vision ones are useful in the dark and at night for star gazing. The image quality is so good and he contrast makes it possible to identify constellations. Another type is designed for watching things in motion. These are useful for bird watching where it is necessary to follow the flight of birds. It is also used to watch matches from pavilions. Another type is water proof and is used for activity sports like boating or hiking, etc.

There are basically three types of binoculars available; they are compact ones, standard ones and giant sized ones. Generally the compact size ones are easy to use for amateurs but the others are used by people for professional purposes.